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Indonesia warned of widening economic gap

Indonesia warned of widening economic gap JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia, whose gap between the poor and the rich has become notorious in the last two decades, received another warning yesterday following the remark of a senior economist, Sumitro Djojohadikusumo, about the issue.

U.S. investment in ASEAN

U.S. investment in ASEAN BANGKOK (AFP): U.S. investment in ASEAN countries has topped that of Japan, reaching US$40 billion and likely to pass $200 billion by the end of the decade, a U.S. business representative said yesterday.Robert Driscoll, president of the U.S.

Rebel PDI activists told to set up own political party

Rebel PDI activists told to set up own political party JAKARTA (JP): A leading member of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) yesterday said that party members who are discontent with the leadership of Megawati Soekarnoputri should form their own party instead of trying to undermine the party.

Soeharto accords role to religious intellectuals

Soeharto accords role to religious intellectuals JAKARTA (JP): Religious-based intellectual organizations, widely criticized recently for fostering sectarian politics in Indonesia, yesterday won the presidential seal of approval when they jointly organized a seminar on human resource development.

Stock Exchange

Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) rose in active trading yesterday with the broad-based Composite Index gaining almost two points to close at 473.52 from 471.69 on Wednesday.Meanwhile, the narrow-based GTDBS-50 Index increased to 112.05 from 111.22.

Executive property expo to be held here

Executive property expo to be held here JAKARTA (JP): Buoyed by optimism about local investment, four property companies and the Batam Development Authority will hold a property exhibition, called Executive 2000, from Aug. 20 to 28 in the atrium of Plaza Indonesia, Central Jakarta.

Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Music * The Aryaduta Jakarta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambassador Lounge: Amir (pianist) Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.; Boece (pianist) & Rima Monday to Thursday 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., Friday & Saturday 7 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Healed Alan vows to return to the big league and defend title

Healed Alan vows to return to the big league and defend titleBy Hidayat Jati YOGYAKARTA (JP): Alan Budikusuma, defending Indonesia Open badminton champion and gold medal winner in the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, said that he has licked his wounds long enough and vowed to return to the top three.

Golkar gets the blame

Golkar gets the blame KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Local elementary school teachers have had their salaries deducted by another Rp 6,000 per month on top of other deductions, this time to pay their membership dues to Golkar, the ruling political organization.

Fire razes Pertamina building

Fire razes Pertamina building A blaze destroyed part of the third-story of Pertamina building on Jl. Kramat Raya, Central Jakarta, yesterday morning.The fire, which occurred around 7.50 a.m., was put out by firemen from the City Fire Office together with the state oil company Pertamina's firemen in...

Compaq unveils Intech' 94

Compaq unveils Intech' 94 JAKARTA (JP): Compaq Computer Asia/Pacific introduced here yesterday Intech'94, the Compaq International Technology Summit, in Singapore next month which will feature information technology leaders from around the world.

Hermawan shocks Indonesian Open with loss to rookie

Hermawan shocks Indonesian Open with loss to rookieBy Hidayat Jati YOGYAKARTA (JP): Adrenalin finally started flowing at the RCTI Indonesia Open 1994 yesterday as giant-killer Hermawan Susanto was toppled by steel-nerved rookie Budi Santoso in a series of second-day upsets.

Prince Akishino in Padang

Prince Akishino in Padang PADANG, West Sumatra: Prince Akishino, the second son of Japanese Emperor Akihito, began a three-day visit on Tuesday.Prince Akishino and his entourage were treated to a cultural show during a dinner hosted by Governor Hasan Basri Durin, Antara reported.

Long-time allies pull the rug from under Ismail Hasan

Long-time allies pull the rug from under Ismail Hasan JAKARTA (JP): The chances Ismail Hasan Metareum will retain his post as chairman of the United Development Party (PPP) were severely undermined yesterday when long-time powerful allies decided to pull the carpet out from under him just three...

Try Sutrisno wants SPSI to be more effective

Try Sutrisno wants SPSI to be more effective JAKARTA (JP): Vice President Try Sutrisno yesterday said that All Indonesian Workers Union (SPSI) must enhance its role in promoting the welfare of its members.

Top boxers join Jabotabek c'ships

Top boxers join Jabotabek c'ships JAKARTA (JP): Leading national boxers Hamdani Tomagola and Herry Makawimbang, fresh from their recent Golden Gloves victories in Ujungpandang, South Sulawesi, are set to highlight the Atrico amateur boxing championships here from Aug. 22 to 26.

People on alert as Mt. Batur `coughs'

People on alert as Mt. Batur `coughs' JAKARTA (JP): Mount Batur on Bali is spewing ash and smoke, prompting the authorities to appeal to residents and tourists to stay away from the 1,771 meter high volcano.Mt.

Tax on import goods

Tax on import goods May I crave a few of your valuable column inches to finally bring down the curtain on the drama of the Rp 29,680 charge on the import (via airmail) of a videocassette (cost price 8 Pounds, about Rp 27,000 at today's date rate of exchange).

Indonesians experience delightful encounter with American art songs

Indonesians experience delightful encounter with American art songsBy Gus Kairupan JAKARTA (JP): American songs... the trouble with them is that most of what we hear in Indonesia are rather questionable versions of the enormous wealth that have been produced.

History may not repeat itself at Woodstock

History may not repeat itself at WoodstockBy Riris Irawati JAKARTA (JP): It isn't known whether any Indonesians had the chance to witness the original 1969 Woodstock concert which the 60s generation affectionately refers to as three days of love, peace and music.

Stock Exchange

Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) gained ground yesterday after enduring a light correction during the previous two days.The broad-based Composite Index ended the day higher at 471.69, rising by almost two points from 469.92 on Tuesday.

Wife searches for man taken by soldiers in '71

Wife searches for man taken by soldiers in '71 JAKARTA (JP): A woman turned up at the secretariat of the National Commission on Human Rights yesterday seeking help to track her husband, missing since 1971, after he was accused of being a communist and taken by the military.

Telkom, firms sign MOU for 42,000 phone lines

Telkom, firms sign MOU for 42,000 phone lines JAKARTA (JP): The West Jakarta Chapter of the state-owned telecommunication company, PT Telkom, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) yesterday with 42 private companies for the installation of more than 42,000 new telephone lines over a period of...

Taipei textile machine fair

Taipei textile machine fair JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian textile businessmen who need to restructure their plant equipment to maintain competitiveness will be able to keep themselves apprised of the latest textile manufacturing technology at a five-day exhibition in Taipei beginning on Nov. 19.

Councilors urge building owners to train small-scale traders

Councilors urge building owners to train small-scale traders JAKARTA (JP): City councilors are urging Jakarta high-rise management firms to provide small-scale traders with space for their businesses and training to help them improve their competitive edge.

Four men face abduction charges

Four men face abduction charges SINGAPORE (AFP): Two Malaysians were among four men charged with the kidnapping of an Indian businessman in a subordinate court yesterday, the Singapore Broadcasting Corporation (SBC) reported.The two Malaysians were identified as Jacob Packiam and Sinnasam Marappan.

U.S. sees progress on Indonesian labor front

U.S. sees progress on Indonesian labor front JAKARTA (JP): The United States, which is currently reviewing the trade privileges it grants to Indonesia, says that Jakarta has made some progress on the question of workers' rights.The U.S.

RI defends military in E. Timor

RI defends military in E. Timor JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas yesterday explained the presence of Indonesian troops in East Timor to a group of Japanese legislators who have been critical of Indonesia's policy in the former Portuguese colony.

Twilite orchestra holds horn recital

Twilite orchestra holds horn recital Twilite Orchestra, a Jakarta based orchestra, holds a two-day horn workshop and recital at the Candi Penataran I room of the Sahid Jaya Hotel, Central Jakarta, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and tomorrow.Addie M.

Loan for civil servants

Loan for civil servants JAKARTA (JP): Bank Bumi Daya, a state-owned bank, and Bank Kesejahteraan Ekonomi, will jointly provide housing credits for members of Koperasi Pegawai Negeri (KPN), a cooperative of civil servants.

Mt. Gamalama belches smoke

Mt. Gamalama belches smoke AMBON, Maluku: Gamalama volcano in Ternate, North Maluku, belched black smoke and emitted a terrifying roaring sound on Monday.Chief of the geology and mineral resources section at the local mines and energy office Philip Kasturian said volcano has been active for the...

Cairo summit to focus on sexual rights, abortion

Cairo summit to focus on sexual rights, abortion JAKARTA (JP): The issues of abortion, reproductive and sexual health and rights, as well as gender equality, are likely to grab major attention during an upcoming population summit in Cairo, says State Minister for Population Haryono Suyono.

Four Alcatel workers die of drowning

Four Alcatel workers die of drowning JAKARTA (JP): Four workers at PT Alcatel Cable, a French telecommunications company, died and another was badly injured after being submerged in a telephone cable duct in West Jakarta yesterday afternoon.

ASEAN at 27: Achievements and deficiencies

ASEAN at 27: Achievements and deficienciesBy C.P.F. Luhulima JAKARTA (JP): Twenty-seven years ago this week, ASEAN's foreign ministers set out a number of major goals for the association.The first was to reconcile intra-regional strife which characterized Southeast Asia in the shape of border and...

Oil prices to remain stable for rest of year

Oil prices to remain stable for rest of year JAKARTA (JP): Oil prices will likely remain stable until the end of this year due to increasing world demand, Minister of Mines and Energy I.B. Sudjana said.

Drunk policeman shoots watchman

Drunk policeman shoots watchman JAKARTA (JP): A police officer shot to death a security guard in a discotheque in North Jakarta early yesterday morning. Reportedly, both men were heavily intoxicated at the time.The officer, identified as Sgt.

Malaysian killed in blast identified

Malaysian killed in blast identified SINGAPORE (AFP): A Malaysian, one of the three people killed in an explosion on a ship, was identified yesterday as Jobli bin Gonjeng.A police spokesman said Wednesday, it was not immediately known from which state Jobli, 27, came from.

Sumatra gives Prince the bird

Sumatra gives Prince the bird PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: Visiting Prince Akishino of Japan was given six eggs of local game birds during a visit to the province on Sunday.He also obtained eggs of the bekisar, a hybrid that is a cross between a game bird and a thoroughbred fowl.

Pertamina aids yachting race

Pertamina aids yachting race JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned oil company Pertamina yesterday donated Rp 220 million (US$101,500) in cash and 350 kiloliters of fuel to organizers of the fifth Perla yachting race yesterday.

Trouble is brewing in PDI party again

Trouble is brewing in PDI party again JAKARTA (JP): Trouble is brewing again in the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) as a number of party leaders in the region denounced the leadership of Megawati Soekarnoputri.

Fish is not 2nd-class meal: City officer

Fish is not 2nd-class meal: City officer JAKARTA (JP): Deputy Governor for Social Welfare H. Museno said yesterday that many people in the city still consider fish a second-class meal."However according to nutrition experts, a healthy person requires a daily intake of 15 grams of natural protein,"...

Dharmindo to shift core business into trade, construction

Dharmindo to shift core business into trade, construction JAKARTA (JP): PT Dharmindo Adhiduta, a mining company affected by poor performance in 1993, will shift its core business into trade and construction and will consolidate three of its subsidiaries by next year.

A passion for Bamboo rocks Balinese valley with music

A passion for Bamboo rocks Balinese valley with musicBy Amir Sidharta and Rayya Makarim UBUD, Bali (JP): As the large bamboo of the Jegog musical band from Negara hummed its low melodic tones, the solemn valley of Nyuh Kuning, south of Ubud, Bali, was gradually transformed into a festive musical...

An ounce of prevention

An ounce of prevention One should not read too deeply into the note of caution about Indonesia's macro-economic stability and growth, which was written by Bank Indonesia's (central bank) Governor Soedradjad Djiwandono on Tuesday, or become apprehensive about the upcoming economic trends.

Murayama to APEC meeting

Murayama to APEC meeting TOKYO (AFP): Japanese Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama told an Indonesian minister here yesterday that he was ready to attend an informal summit of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, officials said.The informal meeting is scheduled for November in Indonesia.

Rain-making operation shifts to Central Java

Rain-making operation shifts to Central Java JAKARTA (JP): Following the huge success in West Java, the government's cloud seeding operation has moved to Central Java, where the severe dry spell has affected thousands of hectares of rice fields.

Bekasi to hike water prices 30%

Bekasi to hike water prices 30% BEKASI (JP): The local water company, PDAM Bekasi, has announced it will increase the price of water at an average of 30 percent starting this month.The company's director, Dudung T.

KONI gives nod to twelve more athletes in Asiad

KONI gives nod to twelve more athletes in Asiad JAKARTA (JP): The selection process for national athletes who will compete in October's Asian Games in Hiroshima continued yesterday with the national sports governing body (KONI) reserving 12 more places for athletes in three events.

On IDD

On IDD Thank you for printing my letter (The Jakarta Post, Aug. 1, 1994).Being impatient, I contacted 108 (directory information) to find out who in Telkom could be contacted to find a solution to my problem. I was advised to contact customer service, telephone No. 5200107 which I did promptly.

INRO manager faces tough balancing act

INRO manager faces tough balancing act KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): After having dealt with rubber for the last 26 years, James Hegarty is about to embark on a tough balancing mission to try keep 26 governments happy about the price of the highly volatile commodity.